Grants & Contracts Manager

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Turn Funding into Community Impact! Lead Grants & Contracts, Partner with Tribal Leadership, and Help Meaningful Programs Grow.

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Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a tribal government dedicated to serving its families while preserving and honoring tribal traditions. Through collaborative leadership, employee development, and a commitment to wellness, they support the people and programs that strengthen their community. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to an organization where your work has a direct connection to the people it serves.

Why join us?

Make a meaningful impact: Help secure and manage funding that supports community programs and services.
Own the full grant lifecycle: Guide funding opportunities from initial research and proposal development through award administration and renewal.
Collaborate with leadership: Partner with department directors, program managers, finance staff, legal counsel, and tribal leadership.
Build and improve processes: Shape grants and contracts management procedures that strengthen compliance and accountability.
Support your well-being: Join an organization offering robust benefits and a focus on employee wellness.
Continue developing your expertise: Stay connected to your field through research, workshops, conferences, and professional networks.

Job Details

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Grants & Contracts Manager to oversee grant planning, proposal coordination, award administration, and contract compliance across tribal departments. Reporting to the Finance Director, this individual will identify funding opportunities, coordinate submissions, monitor award requirements, and help departments maintain compliant, well-organized programs.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of grant writing and implementation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Research government, private, corporate, and philanthropic funding opportunities aligned with departmental goals.
• Partner with department directors, program managers, the Grant Writer, and finance staff to identify funding needs and coordinate proposals.
• Track funding requests, submissions, awards, renewals, resubmissions, and expiration dates.
• Monitor grants and contracts for compliance with award terms, funding agency requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate renewal planning well in advance of award expiration dates.
• Review and edit grant proposals, contracts, and supporting documentation for completeness and alignment with funding requirements.
• Work with the Tribal Attorney to coordinate legal review of awarded grants and contracts.
• Assist with proposal budgets, statistical summaries, graphics, presentations, and other submission materials.
• Serve as a liaison between tribal departments and granting or contracting agencies.
• Coordinate requests for award extensions and modifications with program directors and funding agencies.
• Maintain accurate grant and contract files, databases, reporting calendars, and supporting records.
• Coordinate the timely collection and submission of program narratives, reports, and additional documentation.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for funding agencies, the Governor, and Tribal Council as needed.
• Develop and improve grants and contracts management policies and procedures.
• Monitor departmental progress, identify gaps in grant implementation or reporting, and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Maintain current knowledge of funding opportunities, grant administration practices, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or Native American Studies; or an associate’s degree with at least five years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of grant writing and grant implementation.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple funding cycles, reporting requirements, and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external agencies.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Keres language skills preferred, but not required.

Compensation & Work Environment

Salary is dependent on experience. This is an exempt, office-based position involving extended computer work and sitting, along with lifting approximately 20 pounds or more as needed.

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